as in to coil
to follow a circular or spiral course
an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir
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Recent Examples of curl
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025
The star wore her hair in loose curls under her hat.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 May 2025
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Sometimes plants curl their leaves as a means of coping with extreme heat.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The defining hairstyle consisted of swoops or curls gelled to the forehead.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025
The star wore her hair in loose curls under her hat.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 May 2025
Verb
Graduate student attackman Dylan Bauer curled the right post to help the Blue Jays regain their one-goal lead at 3-2 with 8:54 to go.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Sometimes plants curl their leaves as a means of coping with extreme heat.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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However, the Trump administration's executive orders, which target federal funding for DEI programs, have caused a wave of uncertainty for nonprofit organizations that provide essential services to underrepresented groups.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The boycott drew widespread opposition from centrist and right-leaning Jewish groups, a wave of state-level legal challenges and led to a court battle that lasted years.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
Verb
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And five seconds after that, Williams has his long arms coiled around the bigger boy like a python on a piglet.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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With a Hall of Fame-caliber resume, the apex predator appears coiled and ready to strike at his next challenger, John Cena, this Saturday (May 10), at Backlash in Orton’s hometown of St. Louis.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Everything on this bottle does double duty: the protective push-to-open lid keeps the spout clean, the convenient carry loop doubles as a lock, and the double-walled insulation keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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And Michigan is no lock to enter the Week 4 clash with a number beside its name.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Verb
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This winding road to diagnosis, although uncertain and unpredictable, has taught me to continue speaking up and pushing for answers.—
Racquel H. Dozier,
Health,
14 May 2025
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With the exception of the occasional shepherd, those winding roads are now empty for cyclists.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Then, abruptly, Noem’s hair became dramatically longer, sun-kissed with blonde highlights and curled into TV-friendly barrel ringlets.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
25 Apr. 2025
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What resulted was a raucous reimagining of Mary Todd Lincoln as a wannabe cabaret singer with ringlet curls and a penchant for drinking.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Her one-shoulder design was perfectly tailored to curve to her body for sleek yet stylish sophistication.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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Jay Hook had a degree in engineering and was the rare pitcher who could explain how a curveball curves.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Noun
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And this Revlon blow dryer brush is a must for anyone that suffers from frizz in high heat and humidity (just take it from me!).—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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After the rollers have been removed, adding a light oil will increase shine and help control frizz.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Verb
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As the questions surrounding Oasis‘ fast-approaching reunion tour continue to swirl, longtime bassist Andy Bell has confirmed his presence within the lineup.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
15 May 2025
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Investigators later found that a wrench had jammed the plane’s control gears; rumors swirled that someone had sabotaged Coleman, but no further evidence of foul play ever emerged.—
Victor Luckerson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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